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The autistic attacker, 30 at the time of his death, made his explosive device using kerosene, drain cleaner, aluminium and nails.

But the bomb went off prematurely and also misfired, leaving everybody in the crowded restaurant unharmed apart from Reilly, whose Islamic name Mohammad Rashid Said-Alimbe is a homage to the 9/11 bombers.

Police discovered two other devices near the scene but rendered them safe before they could wreak widespread devastation around Exeter’s shopping mall.

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CCTV footage shows Reilly going into the Giraffe cafe in Exeter before detonating the bomb

Reilly received a text message of support from his online brainwashers prior to the attack.

He travelled on the X38 bus from Plymouth to the restaurant, a journey of around 45 miles on a bus with more than 50 passengers on board.

When police raided Reilly’s home they found he had a screen saver of the Twin Towers in flames on his home computer.

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Reilly, who changed his name to Mohammad Rashid Said-Alimbe, carried the bomb on a bus

The cause of Reilly’s death is as yet unknown, but police are launching a full investigation.

His mother, Kim, confirmed her son had passed away but said she was “too upset” to elaborate.

Former Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable, Bob Spencer, who commanded the emergency response to the attempted bombing, said: “My sympathies go to his family and loved ones.

“But Reilly did attempt to commit a terrible crime, and justice had to be done in terms of him receiving a long prison sentence.”